
Ryan Rebalkin
Appears in 30 Episodes
Nate and Hayes
In this episode, we explore the obscure 1983 film Nate and Hayes, a swashbuckling adventure set in the South Pacific with pirates, romance, and over-the-top violence t...

Collateral
Buckle up for a thrilling ride through Los Angeles with Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx in Collateral! 🚖 In this episode of the Director’s Chair Network podcast, host Ryan a...

Ali
Ali (2001): Why This Boxing Biopic Deserves a Second Look Join The Director’s Chair Network as host Ryan flies solo to dive into Michael Mann’s Ali (2001), a biographi...

The Insider
The Insider (1999): Al Pacino’s Greatest Non-Godfather Performance? Join The Director’s Chair Network as host Ryan and guest Craig dive into Michael Mann’s The Insider...

Heat (Part 5)
Heat (1995) Part 5: The Final Showdown & Why the Ending Divides Fans! It’s the epic finale of Heat (1995)! Join The Director’s Charity Network for Part 5 of our Michae...

Heat (Part 4)
Heat (1995) Part 4: The Epic Bank Heist Shootout Breakdown! Ready for the iconic Heat bank heist shootout? Join The Director’s Chair Network for Part 4 of our Heat (19...

Bonfire of the Vanities
Why Bonfire of the Vanities Is De Palma’s Biggest Swing & Miss! Is Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) Brian De Palma’s most misunderstood film? Join The Goat: A Brian De P...

Heat (Part 3)
Heat Part 3: The Iconic Diner Scene Showdown & Failed Heist Breakdown! “You want to be makin’ moves on the street, have no attachments!” Dive into the heart-pounding t...

Heat (Part 2)
Heat (Part 2) Al Pacino’s Epic "Give Me All You Got!" | Michael Mann Deep DiveGet ready for an intense breakdown of Heat (1995) as we dive into Part 2 of our Michael M...

Heat (Part 1)
Heat (1995): Michael Mann’s Epic Crime Saga, Part 1!Join host Ryan and guest Craig Cohen from The GOAT: A Brian De Palma Fan Podcast on The Directors Chair Network for...

The Last of the Mohicans
The Last of the Mohicans (1992): Michael Mann’s Epic Masterpiece! Join host Ryan and guest Katie from Retromade on The Directors Chair Network as they dive into Michae...

Manhunter
Manhunter: Michael Mann’s Dive into the Hannibal Lecter Universe!Join host Ryan and guest Christian from The Bladtcast on The Directors Chair Network as they explore M...

The Keep
The Keep: Michael Mann’s Bizarre 80s Flop or Cult Classic? Dive into the strange world of Michael Mann’s The Keep (1983) with Ryan and guest host Doug from Good Times ...

The Breakfast Club
The Breakfast Club at 40: Why This Teen Classic Still Resonates! “Don’t you forget about me!” Celebrate the 40th anniversary of John Hughes’ The Breakfast Club (1985) ...

The Untouchables - Church Scene
The Chicago Way: Breaking Down The Untouchables Church Scene! 🕴️🔫“You want to get Capone? Here’s how you get him!” Join us as we dive into the iconic church scene from...

Thief
Michael Mann’s Thief Still Steals the Show! Dive into the gritty, neon-soaked streets of Michael Mann’s debut masterpiece, Thief (1981)! In this episode of the Directo...

Edward Zwick’s Films Ranked
 Welcome to the grand finale of Edward Zwicks Season, now transitioning to the Director’s Chair Network! In this solo episode, I rank all 13 of Edward Zwick’s theatric...

Trial By Fire
Trial by Fire: A Heart-Wrenching True Crime Story That Changed Our Minds! Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster as we dive into Trial by Fire (2018), Edward Zwick’s...

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back - Action, Tom Cruise, and Ed Zwick's Vision! Buckle up for an action-packed dive into Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) with Tom Cruise! J...

Pawn Sacrifice
Checkmate Challenges: Diving into Pawn Sacrifice! Get ready for a deep dive into Pawn Sacrifice (2014), a biographical drama about chess legend Bobby Fischer, on this ...
